Preventing Suicide

Do They Need Your Help? July 11, 2018 Looking for warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is…

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Taking Care of Yourself

May 21, 2018 According to NAMI, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. That's about 46.6 million people. As common as it is, not many people know…

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Fighting Mental Health Stigma

May 14, 2018 Mental health struggles are hard enough. But the stigma that comes with them can make it unbearable. This well-written article breaks down the effects of mental health…

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May 7, 2018 Nearly one in six adults (44.7 million people) in the US experiences mental illness each year. That’s a lot of people, but you don’t hear a lot…

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Facing Domestic Violence

Seven things every woman should know about domestic violence, including where to find help. By Cheryl P. Rose May 1, 2018 Because domestic violence is an uncomfortable subject, there are…

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NCC Community Block Party!

April 26, 2018 On April 6, The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) hosted its annual spring fundraiser at the Lagunitas Community Brewing Room. Around 160 of NCC’s friends, both new and…

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One Size Does Not Fit All

April 20, 2018 One of the tools available to people trying to learn how to be happy – or how not to be unhappy – is self-help books, articles, podcasts,…

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Feeding the Wolves

April 10, 2018 At one time or another, we have all struggled with trying to let go of ruminating thoughts about an injustice or insult we have experienced.  What was…

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Self-Compassion

March 2, 2018 Not too many of us would see compassion as negative. Hopefully it is something we all desire to give and receive.  But, what about self-compassion?  Do we…

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